BPD in the Community: District E-5 Attends Boston Lodge of ELKS Senior Center for Coffee Hour with Seniors

Coffee, Conversations, and Community! Officers from the District E-5 Community Service Office brewed up some fun at the Boston Lodge of Elks Senior Center in West Roxbury, overseen by Ethos, during a lively coffee hour. From sharing stories to a little extra exercise, this gathering was the perfect blend of community spirit and connection. Events […]

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Lieutenant Edward J. Kelley Who Died in the Line of Duty on This Day 87 Years Ago

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Lieutenant Edward J. Kelley who passed away on Friday, January 14, 1938, due to complications stemming from a heart attack he suffered at an earlier date while on duty. Lieutenant Kelley was 54-years-old at the time of his passing

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CANCEL-BPD Missing Person Alert: 61-Year-Old Elba Portillo, of East Boston

CANCEL-BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 61-year-old Elba Portillo, of East Boston. Portillo was last seen at about 9:30 AM, on Friday, December 13, 2024 in the area of Marion Street after leaving for work on Meridian Street. She did not show up to work.

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BPD in the Community: The deadline is approaching to take the test to join the Boston Police!

Recruiting for the Civil Service Exam at the Prudential Center! Officers from District D-4 hosted a successful Civil Service Test recruitment event at the Prudential Center Mall, engaging with community members and potential future members of the BPD! We connected with visitors, sharing details about the Civil Service Exam, and spreading the word about what

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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Monday, January 13, 2025

24-Hour Period Beginning Sunday@10AM through Monday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 6 Aggravated Assault: 3 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 9 Auto Theft: 1 Click Here or Public Journal Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Detective James J. Troy Who was Killed in the Line of Duty 95 Years Ago

BPD Remembers: Detective James Troy was shot and killed on Monday, January 13, 1930 in the South End by a suspect while trying to arrest him on a warrant for Breaking and Entering. The suspect was arrested and later convicted. Detective Troy was 30 years of age at the time of his death and left

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Officer Cornelius F. Regan Who Died in the Line of Duty 127 Years Ago

BPD Remembers: Officer Cornelius Regan passed away on Thursday, January 13, 1898, after developing an illness as a result of rescuing a drowning man from the Charles River while on duty early on Christmas morning. Officer Regan was on patrol on the Boston side of the old Charlestown Bridge on North Washington Street at around

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Drug Control Units Recovered Trafficking Amounts of Cocaine and 700 Packages of Unstamped Cigarettes

At about 11:40 PM, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, officers assigned to the Drug Control Unit of District B-2 (Roxbury) and District C-6 (South Boston) arrested Parrish Jones, 58, of Dorchester, on various drug offenses. Officers were conducting an ongoing drug investigation and execution of search warrants in the area of 31 Roseland Street. As a result

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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Sunday, January 12, 2025

24-Hour Period Beginning Saturday@10AM through Sunday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 6 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 14 Auto Theft: 3 Click Here or Public Journal Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information

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